Nystatin

Nystatin is a commonly used antifungal medication that work by binding to ergosterol in the fungal membrane, which leads to pore formation and free migration of electrolytes that leads to cell death.  Nystatin is used to treat oral, cutaneous, and vulvovaginal candida infections.  

Class Drugs

Nystatin

Class Mechanism of Action

Binds ergosterol in fungal membrane and forms pores that allow electrolytes to migrate, which leads to cell death

Class Application

Cutaneous and oral candida infections

Vulvovaginitis

Class Adverse Effects

Skin irritation

Drug Table

Drug Name	Application	Comments	Image
Nystatin			"Bill Nye" "STAT"